I haven't seen a topic for this here (which is really surprising) so I figured I would make one in hopes to get a discussion going on the lineup or maybe people from M-A could meet up at show dates or something.

im seriously interested and only because of Twilight of the Gods, i mean this is the closest thing to bathory live ever.

Fuck yeah! And hearing Alan sing Bathory songs must be beyond amazing. Saw a videoclip of an interview with them not too long ago where you could also hear some parts, and it sounded amazing. Alan is by far my favourite vocalist together with Quorthon so hearing him sing viking-era Bathory was just huge. Good stuff!

I don't think I'll be going. A venue they're performing at is only 15 minutes away (by bycicle) from my house, but most of those bands really aren't my cup of tea. Heidevolk is, though, and they're awesome to see live. Very enjoyable to bluster lyrics in Dutch for a change. I don't think it'll be worth it, though, to buy a ticket just for them.

I don't think I'll be going. A venue they're performing at is only 15 minutes away (by bycicle) from my house, but most of those bands really aren't my cup of tea. Heidevolk is, though, and they're awesome to see live. Very enjoyable to bluster lyrics in Dutch for a change. I don't think it'll be worth it, though, to buy a ticket just for them.

But seriously, that's killer.. with the exception of Swashbuckle, what the hell?! They really don't belong on this lineup..

This is one of the reasons why I can't take these Paganfest/Heidenfest things seriously. What does "pirate metal" have to do with paganism/heathenism?

The Vikings and Norsemen were pirates, although definitions are always debatable. More seriously: it might have got something to do with Alestorm closing the gap a little between pirates and folk metal?

But seriously, that's killer.. with the exception of Swashbuckle, what the hell?! They really don't belong on this lineup..

This is one of the reasons why I can't take these Paganfest/Heidenfest things seriously. What does "pirate metal" have to do with paganism/heathenism?

The Vikings and Norsemen were pirates, although definitions are always debatable. More seriously: it might have got something to do with Alestorm closing the gap a little between pirates and folk metal?

Nah, it's cos Swashbuckle have a really good manager who has a long working relationship with RTN (the company who runs paganfest), and so can push them on to loads of bills. It's only called paganfest cos the folk metal scenekids in plastic viking helmets lap up that shit.

Yeah I want to go to this at the Electric Ballroom. Mostly for Twilight of the Gods, but I do have a soft spot for Ensiferum and Equilibrium. And anyway all this folkish nonsense is good fun live, from my past experiences.

Plus just gave these Heidevolk chaps a listen, and it'll be good too. Liking the epic clean vocals, makes me think of Tyr. Though they're no Tyr.

It's not necessarily the theme of Swashbuckle's music, because obviously that's the main reason they got pushed onto this bill - but there music isn't folk in any way possible. It's like death/thrash last time I checked.. what the fuck!

Not really to do with the OP but can someone give me some info on this band? I've seen them talked about a bit on MA and they dont seem to be on the Archives. Thanks!

They're a Bathory tribute band with Alan of Primordial, Nick Barker, Blasphemer, one of the guys from Einherjer and one of the guys from Thyrfing. Doing mostly viking metal stuff I assume since I don't think Alan does harsh vocals.

Not really to do with the OP but can someone give me some info on this band? I've seen them talked about a bit on MA and they dont seem to be on the Archives. Thanks!

They're a Bathory tribute band with Alan of Primordial, Nick Barker, Blasphemer, one of the guys from Einherjer and one of the guys from Thyrfing. Doing mostly viking metal stuff I assume since I don't think Alan does harsh vocals.

He most certainly does. I watched a video of them performing Blood Fire Death and he did the harsh vocals perfectly.

Not really to do with the OP but can someone give me some info on this band? I've seen them talked about a bit on MA and they dont seem to be on the Archives. Thanks!

They're a Bathory tribute band with Alan of Primordial, Nick Barker, Blasphemer, one of the guys from Einherjer and one of the guys from Thyrfing. Doing mostly viking metal stuff I assume since I don't think Alan does harsh vocals.

He most certainly does. I watched a video of them performing Blood Fire Death and he did the harsh vocals perfectly.

Then I stand corrected. Fantastic if they do both viking and black metal stuff...

I found this on youtube but don't know how reliable it is:
"I was concert in Hungary yesterday, it was fucking great!!! Songs: Blood Fire Death, A Fine Day To Die, Valhalla, Home Of Once Brave, Father To Son, Under The Runes (!!!),﻿ One Eyed Old Man, Hammerheart (not live!)..."

I'd like to know if they'll play something of the first 3 (or 4) albums, cause that's what I'm mainly interested in.

Apologies for the double post but wanted to add that if anyone else here is attending the London show please send me a PM, I'm going practically by myself and would be nice to hang out with some other folks, instead of trying to meet total strangers.